Evidence-based research in cross-cultural learning settings: variations in the use of technology, students’ expectations and the role of tutor
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Mimirinis, M., Dafoulas, G., Murphy, A., Chan Wai Kuen, T. and Paranakian, K. 2006. Evidence-based research in cross-cultural learning settings: variations in the use of technology, students’ expectations and the role of tutor. in: Ong, S., Apfelthaler, G., Hansen, K. and Tapachai, N. (ed.) Intercultural communication competencies in higher education and management: proceedings of the International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competencies, October 6-7, 2005, Singapore Singapore Marshall Cavendish Academic. pp. 250-258
Chapter title | Evidence-based research in cross-cultural learning settings: variations in the use of technology, students’ expectations and the role of tutor |
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Authors | Mimirinis, M., Dafoulas, G., Murphy, A., Chan Wai Kuen, T. and Paranakian, K. |
Abstract | The paper reviews the findings of evidence-based research conducted by Middlesex University, UK as part of an ongoing learner-centred evaluation of the quality of the courses provided to, amongst others, Asian students studying in the UK and overseas. Most critically, the findings delineate the areas where culturally distinct characteristics of learning and teaching emerged with particular reference to the use of technology, student expectations and the role of tutor. Theories on cultural differences are also discussed from an organisational and pedagogical point of view. The paper synthesizes the findings from two studies and a European Union funded research project with the aim of examining the implications for teaching and learning in cross-cultural settings. In the light of the findings, the paper explores the requirements for the use of culturally appropriate teaching in the UK educational system which should acknowledge cultural diverse learning perspectives. |
Research Group | Centre for Education Research and Scholarship (CERS) |
Research Group on Development of Intelligent Environments | |
Page range | 250-258 |
Book title | Intercultural communication competencies in higher education and management: proceedings of the International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competencies, October 6-7, 2005, Singapore |
Editors | Ong, S., Apfelthaler, G., Hansen, K. and Tapachai, N. |
Publisher | Marshall Cavendish Academic |
Place of publication | Singapore |
ISBN | |
Hardcover | 9789812104618 |
Publication dates | |
01 Jan 2006 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 24 Nov 2014 |
Output status | Published |
Language | English |
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